Sex Offense in Falls Church

Mason
Police District – Police are investigating the report of an alleged sex
offense that occurred inside the Target store located at 5115 Leesburg
Pike on Tuesday, June 19 shortly before 8 p.m. The victim, a 38-year old
Arlington woman was shopping when she felt someone or something touch
underneath her skirt, near the back of her thigh. She turned abruptly and
saw a man jump away from her. At the same time, she noticed a bright
flash, as from a camera. The man turned and walked briskly away. The
victim notified Target security immediately and police were contacted.
Surveillance video from the store confirms the victim’s account.

The
suspect was described as Hispanic, 25 to 35 years old, and 5 feet 5 to 5
feet 8 inches tall, weighing 155 to 170 pounds. He had dark hair and was
wearing light colored slacks, a light colored shirt and white shoes. He
was last seen getting into the passenger side of a white box truck.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime
Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org
or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax
County Police at 703-691-2131.

Photo of suspect

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